Aza e Zainab (s.a)

Aza e Zainab (s.a)

How does grief become resolve, and remembrance become testimony? This moving sequel to Aza e Husayn traces the aftermath of ʿĀshūrāʾ (the tenth of Muharram) through the eyes of the Prophet’s Household—the Ahl al-Bayt—showing how Lady Zaynab (ʿa) transformed mourning into moral witness.

About the Book Aza e Zainab (ʿa) by Sakina Hasan Askari (2008) continues the narrative from the close of Karbala, following the family of Imam al-Husayn (ʿa) from Karbala to Kufa and then to Damascus. Combining concise historical narration with devotional reflection, the author records the ordeals endured in captivity, the tragedy of Lady Sakina, and the community’s return to Medina. The book also includes a majlis (mourning assembly) for Arbaeen (the fortieth-day commemoration), positioning aza (mourning) not as passive grief but as an active remembrance that safeguards truth and dignity.

What You Will Discover

• A clear account of the journey from Karbala to Kufa and Damascus, and its spiritual significance.
• Portraits of steadfastness centered on Lady Zaynab’s leadership and eloquent testimony.
• The story of Lady Sakina’s suffering rendered with reverence and restraint.
• The role of aza and majlis in shaping communal memory and ethical resolve.
• Guidance for understanding Arbaeen (the fortieth-day commemoration) within the broader cycle of remembrance.
• Reflections on the connection between historical events and lived devotion for readers today.

About the Author Sakina Hasan Askari writes with clarity and empathy, drawing on established reports and devotional literature to present the endurance of the Ahl al-Bayt for a general readership. Her narrative emphasizes moral insight alongside historical awareness.

Who Is This Book For? This book serves readers seeking an accessible, reverent introduction to the post-Karbala trials of the Ahl al-Bayt—especially the leadership of Lady Zaynab (ʿa)—and the living meaning of aza within Islamic remembrance.